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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
TAPE #2006-40
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity
with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial
Center, Greeley, Colorado, November 13, 2006, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members were
present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Commissioner M. J. Geile, Chair
Commissioner David E. Long, Pro-Tem
Commissioner William H. Jerke
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 8, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: Commissioner Long moved to read Code Ordinance#2006-10 by tape.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on November 8, 2006, as follows: 1) USR#1571 - Eastman Kodak Company and Broe Land
Acquisitions II, LLC, c/o Great Western Oil and Gas Company, LLC, do William Crews, CPL; 2) USR
#1565 - C.B. Keirnes Land Company, LLC, do TARH E and P Holdings, L.P., Go William Crews, CPL.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $146,716.02
CommissionerJerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER FOOD DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services,stated this
is the standard agreement with the State for the Supplemental Food Program which works in conjunction
with the Weld County Food Bank. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
WCR 86 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - KEITH GRAEPLER: Don Carroll, Department of Public
Works, stated Recorded Exemption #4541 exists in the area directly west of Black Hollow Reservoir on
Weld County Road 86. He stated staff has contacted the adjacent property owners, and the Department
recommends approval. He further stated there is 60 feet of right-of-way between Sections 33 and 34 in
order to allow access. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Carroll reiterated there is 60 feet of
right-of-way and stated there is a road located to the west,which is the standard two track. Commissioner
Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
JENNIFER HILL: Mr. Warden stated the Board needs to establish the salary for the new Deputy District
Attorney. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said appointment and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: CANCELLATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2006: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
cancellation. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE#2006-10, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,
WITH AMENDMENTS,CHAPTER 5 APPENDICES,OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Mr.Warden stated
the County fees are reviewed annually and the changes will be effective January 3, 2007. He stated the
most significant change is to the paramedic/ambulance charges,which will be increased ten percent. He
stated the other changes are minor and include increasing the Work Release fee to $12.00 per day,
adding two new items to the GIS schedule, a Street Map Book for$10.00 and a Mobile Home Park Book
for $30.00, and decreasing the fee for the Precinct Map to $300.00. In response to Chair Geile,
Mr. Warden stated there are two reasons for the Ambulance Services fee increase. He stated that three
years ago the Ambulance Department had a deficit of$800,000.00 to$1,000,000.00 as a result of changes
to Medicaid and Medicare. He stated previously patients could be billed for the balance not covered by
Medicaid or Medicare, however, this is no longer the case. He further stated the Ambulance Department
has repaid over one-half of the debt to the General Fund. He stated the other reason for the fee increase
is due to a higher call volume and the reinstatement of one previously eliminated shift. He stated in
addition to recovering these costs, a new ambulance vehicle is needed. In response to Chair Geile,
Mr. Warden stated compared to other ambulance services, Weld County's fees are very competitive, and
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are only higher than those which are tax subsidized. CommissionerJerke stated he would like to keep the
ambulance fees at the current rate, and he will not support an increase. He stated Ambulance Services
has been able to pay back over one-half of the debt at the current rate and the rate increase may affect
insurance coverage rates. Chair Geile stated throughout the state a mandatory Med-Pay has been
considered and ambulance services are going out of business. He stated he believes the insurance
companies will be receptive to a mandatory Med-Pay of approximately$1,000.00 to$2,000.00 to ensure
the ambulances continue to run in Colorado. There was no public input. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve Ordinance#2006-10 on first reading. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion. Upon request
for a roll call vote, the motion passed four to one, with Commissioner Jerke opposed.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE #2006-7, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,
AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 8 PUBLIC WORKS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Vaad
moved to read said Ordinance by title only. Seconded, by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried
unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read Ordinance #2006-7 into the record by title. Dave
Bauer, Department of Public Works, stated staff recommends adoption of the Urban Drainage and Flood
Control District Storm Drainage Criteria with the addendum written to address specific Weld County
conditions. He stated adoption of the criteria in the addendum will provide civil engineers throughout the
County with design tools and options for use in developing storm water drainage facilities which protect
the public's health and safety, and will protect public and private property from damage. Commissioner
Vaad stated the dialogue initiated by Commissioner Jerke was very useful in developing a better
understanding of the drainage issues. Commissioner Jerke thanked Mr. Bauer and the Department for
their efforts regarding the Ordinance. There was no public input. CommissionerJerke moved to approve
Ordinance #2006-7 on final reading. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent
agenda. Ordinance#2006-7 was approved on final reading and Ordinance#2006-10 was approved on
first reading.
Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted
by the Acting Clerk to the Board.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m.
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